Nine-man Fulham fall in Rome

Roma came from behind to beat nine-man Fulham 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico in the Europa League Group E.

Diomansy Kamara put the Cottagers ahead in the 19th minute from the penalty spot after being brought down inside the area by Marco Andreolli.

Erik Nevland saw red for a foul on Daniele De Rossi and Roma took advantage with John Arne Riise equalising in the 68th minute before Stefano Okaka headed in the winner with 14 minutes remaining while Fulham defender Paul Konchesky was sent off late on for a foul on Rodrigo Taddei.

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